DIY garden hoop tunnel made from dowels and bamboo. Perfect for climbing vines or adding netting to keep bugs and pests out. I had done a lot of research when we were planning out our garden. I've not been the best at keeping plants alive in the past, so I wanted to do my homework and educate myself in advance. I know this will be a learning process, but learning from other people's experiences is definitely an advantage. We want an organic garden, free of harmful chemicals, so one ... Read More about DIY Garden Hoop Tunnel
Outdoor Dining Makeover |ORC Week 4
This post is sponsored by Joss and Main, but all thoughts and words are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that allow me to create unique content while featuring products we actually use & enjoy! It's hard to believe that we are already through the 4th week of the One Room Challenge!?! This week I'm grateful to partner with Joss and Main and transform our concrete patio into a great place for dining. If you missed the previous weeks, you can check them out ... Read More about Outdoor Dining Makeover |ORC Week 4
Kitchen Garden | ORC Week 3
This week we have finally started to see the "fruits" of our labor! The garden is coming along and we've even been able to plant some things. WooHOOO! If you missed the first two weeks, you can find them here. ↓ (Week 1 has the design plan for the entire backyard.) WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 Last week I mentioned that we added the sod to the bottoms of the raised beds. I thought it would be easier if we built the beds in stages so that we could fill in the dirt easier. Honestly, I don't know ... Read More about Kitchen Garden | ORC Week 3
Backyard Transformation | Week 2 ORC
It's week 2 of the One Room Challenge and the backyard is starting to take shape. The construction began this week, but to kick it off I decided to paint the shed! If you don't remember what this area looked like before you can check it out below ↓ or read about the design plan from WEEK 1. It needed to be cleaned well before we started painting, so I used a small pressure washer that I bought last fall and it worked GREAT! If you want a compact and powerful washer that's great for ... Read More about Backyard Transformation | Week 2 ORC
Backyard Makeover | ORC Spring 2020
Happy first week of the One Room Challenge!! I'm really excited to be tackling a more unconventional room this time...our backyard. I will have 8 weeks from today to complete a MAJOR renovation, so in all transparency, I started this project two weeks early. To see some of my past ORC designs, you can check out these reveal posts: Guest BedroomKitchenMaster BedroomHome OfficeGirl's Bedroom Here are a few before photos of the back area of the yard... The bulk of the plan is to add ... Read More about Backyard Makeover | ORC Spring 2020